Support and Controversy Surround Subway Incident Involving Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely.

Marine veteran Daniel Penny, who is facing charges of second-degree manslaughter for his role in subduing Jordan Neely on a New York City subway, has received thousands of messages of support from donors who have raised over $2.5 million for his legal defense. Many donors hailed Penny as a hero and thanked him for his service in the Marines and for his willingness to defend his fellow passengers. The incident has sparked fierce debate, split between those who believed Penny acted heroically and others who believed he showed excessive force.